SONANGOL ETOSHA (IMO 9482299)
SONANGOL ETOSHA is an LNG tanker built in 2011 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 15th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 87,294 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 104,537, and a length overall of 291 metres. SONANGOL ETOSHA has been classed since 26 July 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 11 November 2021. The vessel has been observed most often in South Africa, West Africa, and East Africa (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 2012, the most recent on 12 May 2023.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311027800
- Call sign: C6YM5
- Gross tonnage: 104537
- Deadweight: 87294 t
- Length overall: 291 m
- Beam: 42 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/05/2023
- Registered owner: SONANGOL ETOSHA LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- Last AIS position: 1°27.3′N · 103°52.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 14:24 UTC
- Destination: MY PGU>?? ???
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL ETOSHA?
SONANGOL ETOSHA is an LNG tanker built in 2011. It is in its 15th year of service.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL ETOSHA?
SONANGOL ETOSHA has a deadweight of 87,294 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 104,537. It measures 291 metres overall.
What flag does SONANGOL ETOSHA fly?
SONANGOL ETOSHA flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL ETOSHA?
SONANGOL ETOSHA has been classed since 26 July 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 11 November 2021.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL ETOSHA had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 2012, the most recent on 12 May 2023.
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